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​Happy Straya' day team! We thought we'd really set you up for a day of excellent festivities and the ultimate Aussie party activity - a drinking game! Get stuck in*, celebrate and be thankful for the public holiday.

You think you know your city well, but chances are, there are still little pockets of brilliance that have completely escaped you - and they’re calling for you to explore them, pronto. Moonee Valley (the area north-west of the city that includes Ascot Vale, Moonee Ponds, Essendon, and a few other gorgeous suburbs) is one of these, and maaaaan is it jam-packed with some gems.

If you’re ready to get cracking at that recipe that's about to make you #instafamous, all you need to complete your dish is Melbourne's best ingredients! Luckily Guy Grossi has let us in on his list of where the tip-top chefs of Melbourne shop.

The only muster I’ve ever heard of involves Utes in Deniliquin - and that’s not really up my alley. But NewQuay Piazza’s upcoming Food Truck Muster in Docklands this Australia Day hits the nail on the head.

Guys, what’s more Strayan’ than a pie?

This year Racing Victoria has heard your calls, and is bringing you a seven week showcase of elite thoroughbred racing at Victoria’s most iconic racetracks from February to March – and better yet, it’s all about being laid back. Sound like heaven to you lovers-of-race-fashion? Read on.

On Friday 29 January from 12-1pm there will literally be takeaway boxes filled with beloved rotisserie chickens and other Belleville delights, parachuting off of the Belleville rooftop in Globe Alley. Why, you ask? BECAUSE PARACHUTING ROTISSERIE CHICKEN.

It’s the most patriotic week of the year for all the Aussie’s out there, and Melbourne is celebrating in style. This week we recommend you wander from the Village Garden’s Trailer Park to Eureka 89’s pop-up bar before finishing up at the NGV’s Friday Night Luluc gig. And if that’s not enough, the Yarra’s Edge Moonlight Cinema launches this week, plus you can catch some glorious beats at Temple Brewing Company in Brunswick. This is going to be a great week, mate!

St Kilda is mash up of so many different cultures and eras. Some of what you hear is true, and some of it isn’t - but either way it’s a mighty fine part of Melbourne to explore. With it’s backpacker culture and beachside vibes, you’re never going to be short of something to do and somewhere to drink. We’ve used our best local knowledge to take a look at this bayside gem, and bring you our picks of the area. Get exploring!

You could have forgiven Olympic swimmer Eamon Sullivan for wanting to take it easy when he retired from professional swimming two years ago, but turns out he is way too talented and competitive for that! Now at the helm of three of Perth’s most popular eateries—Louis Baxters, Bib & Tucker and May Street Larder—the self-confessed foodie is also planning his upcoming wedding, as well as keeping an ever watchful eye on his two adorable French bulldogs, Duke and Baxter.

Ah, day drinking. For those lazy, louche days when brunch disintegrates into lunch and before you know it, there’s just an hour or two to go before dinnertime, and it would surely be a waste of time to go home before heading out. We feel you, Melbourne. 

As FebFast approaches, over here at The Urban List we thought it was high time to start talking about alcohol. This month we've seen the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans released, which brings into question the old adage that a healthy diet is void of alcohol. However, at the same time across the pond in the UK, we've been hearing that the long-held assumption that a glass of red wine is good for you is actually not true at all. 

The rise of active wear in non-active situations has really got us wondering: have Australian fitness levels skyrocketed or has our dedication to an appropriate dress sense seriously plummeted?

Near Melbourne, there are many great walking tracks that are within easy reach of a car park or public transport. Here are some of our favourites.

Melbourne is a melting pot of creativity: From the incredible street art scene, to the vibrant international food culture, to the ever-competitive cocktail scene, we’re pretty #blessed to have so many amazing eateries, bars, galleries and laneways on our doorsteps. And what could be better than bringing all these virtues together in one CBD laneway for a day of eats, drinks, beats and visual culture?!

So some drunk, NYE-high version of yourself has gone and pledged to eat healthier in 2016, which ordinarily wouldn’t be a problem - until this alcohol-fuelled doppelganger went and tattle-tailed to your mother. Dammit, I guess we're locked in now...

Any event that's centred around cheese is an absolute must in our books. Whether you love of a slice of something hard and crumbling, go weak at the knees for an oozing brie, or are committed to a lifetime of washed rinds that stink out the fridge for days, grab your diary because Melbourne is getting ANOTHER incredible cheese festival. 

Every Friday night in February, the Immigration Museum’s courtyard will transform into the Courtyard Cantina  – a summer garden party featuring DJs, a pop up bar, and some of Melbourne’s best food vendors including Senior BBQ, Burn City Smokers and Feast of Merit.

If there's one trend you should jump on board with this summer, it's the slip dress. Delightfully 90s, the slip dress has undergone a transition of late: no longer accompanied by Doc Martins and bed hair, this slinky, sexy wardrobe staple is the perfect hot-weather dress to take from street style to bar hopping.

Making a significant mark on Melbourne’s food scene is no mean feat. Now, the Italian masters are at it again, this time with a savoury platter that’s already vying for first position on a 2016 ‘best of’ list.

Melbourne has pretty much morphed into one patriotic city to celebrate our long weekend – courtesy of a lil day we call Australia Day. Check out our list on the best things to do this long weekend in Melbourne.

Nobody takes barbecues more seriously than our great nation, which is why we’re so incredibly excited about this amazing event that’s set to touch down in Melbourne next month. After a roaring success last year, the Yak Ales Melbourne Barbecue Festival is returning for a glorious celebration of all things grilled, smoked and down-right delicious. 

With awesome directors finding a whole host of compelling stories from pint-sized athletes with a golf game to rival Tiger Woods to the nightmare of a man framed for murder, here are 7 Netflix documentaries that have to be seen to be believed.

Ladies, it’s time to throw out the neutral shadow palette and quit the ‘au natural’ look; blue is making a comeback in a big way for 2016. From shades of electric marine blue to jewel tones to subtle washes of colour, the 2016 runways certainly embraced the brighter end of the spectrum.

There have been rumblings for a while now in Melbourne’s bustling foodie scene about a certain cuisine that’s set to shake things up a bit. You’ve probably seen a bunch of South American joints pop up recently, but chances are, you still aren’t quite sure what to expect.

Some things just go together, like Bert and Ernie, or wine and cheese. The best combo (in our humble opinion) would have to be a burger and fries. But not just any burger and fries. We’re thinking finger lickin’ goodness made from the freshest quality ingredients.

To get your motivation meter filled and achieve the perfect build this summer, check out the best fitness classes for people who hate fitness. Who knew exercise could be (sort of) fun?

To get your morning feed up to scratch, we’ve teamed up with NutriBullet to give you a super easy, super delicious berry bowl recipe for you to try at home. Chocked full of antioxidants and heart-healthy fats (all the really good stuff, basically) brekky really is the best meal of the day!

Known not only for it’s eclectic mix of emerging musical talent, Laneway Festival returns in 2016 with a mouth-watering range of culinary delights and carefully chosen craft beer in each city.

Over here at The Urban List, we want our readers to know what's in store for them for the week ahead. So we're bringing you horoscopes for real people - who want their cosmic predictions with a side of honesty. Here are your horror-scopes, including suggestions for where to drown those mystical sorrows when you find out what you're *really* in for this week.

Cyclists, you’ve got the thighs of steel thing nailed. Rowers, your shoulders would put the Herculean Gods to shame. But when it comes to the fitness physique that we really want this season, it has to be the lithe, toned body of a ballet dancer. 

It's back again for another year! It's time to escape the heat this summer in The Yarra Valley, because this February the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery will host their annual Ice Cream Festival. And not a moment too soon in this weather... 

Here in the TUL office we are privy to some interesting and varied discussions, so we thought it was time to bring you the best of your city - via overheard fragments of conversations on the #86. Or something.

People are okay, but dogs are better. Patient, loving and way cuter than that weirdo you saw on Tinder, why take some random date to the movies when you can take your favourite furry friend?

Whether you’re celebrating the Australia Day long weekend, or simply having a few mates round for a grazing session with your barbecue as the snack-providing centre piece, we’re all for stepping up your food game this summer.

Melbourne's number one summer event is on again. Head along to Queen Victoria Market every Wednesday night until the end of March to enjoy the best of Melbourne.

Don’t you just love January? Everyone is still in partial holiday mode, and Melbourne is putting on the best summer weather you could ask for. Check out our list of the top 5 things to do in Melbourne this week.

Aren’t bartenders great? They have funky haircuts and mad tatts, and they give you drinks when you ask for them.

It’s time to give beauty sleep a whole new meaning with these revolutionary products that work while you sleep.

The 2016 line-up for the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival (VAMFF) has just been revealed. Here's what you need to know right now, including details of the Eau De Wet Dogge fragrance launch. No, really.

Unless your last name is Kardashian, or you mastered the art of the flat lay early on, getting all the #instalove ain’t easy. From blurry selfies and cat photos to a ‘gram that shit or it didn’t happen’ approach, Instagram has morphed into a seriously popular social media platform.

You had more of a chance of being burned to death by your own pyjamas spontaneously combusting (20 million to one) than winning the Powerball. Who needs pyjamas anyway? Here are the 20 awesome things we’d do if had won Powerball.

Everyone knows that Melbourne likes a good beer, but me-thinks we may have underestimated exactly how much we like beer. According to the latest study, Melburnians are the most likely to purchase craft beer over any other state, with specialised beers accounting for 55% of our overall beer purchases.

Whether it’s cracking open a crab or grabbing the last calamari ring; slurping up oysters, or shucking fresh lobsters – everyone has a sweet spot for seafood.

St Cloud is a fresh-faced Vietnamese restaurant sitting pretty on Burwood Road in the leafy suburb of Hawthorn. 

So you want to be a food photographer? Do you want to make your food Insta-famous... but don’t know where to start? Well, we have the competition for you – and the tips that will help your latest delish creation get you there. Move aside, Kimmy K.

They’re called foundation drops, and they’re about to be BIG beauty news!

Adriano Zumbo’s latest heaven for sweet-tooths is finally popping up at night! Featuring a brand spanking new cocktail menu, a soft serve machine and a rotating line-up of some of Melbourne’s best DJs – those healthy New Year’s resolutions can wait this January. A guilty conscience will only hinder you at Zumbo Dessert Bar!

So, you’re back at work and sadly reminiscing about the festive season, and holidays gone by? Well snap out of it Listers – your ticket to the ultimate date weekend away is literally a few clicks away.

If we had to name a few of our favourite things, cider and pork would definitely make the cut. 

When it comes to appreciating the finer things in life, the Italians really know how to do it! We’ve teamed up with Peroni to celebrate Australia’s top Italian culinary gurus as they let us in on their favourite local spots for drinks, dining and more.

From the nation's oldest rum created by the Beenleigh distillery to the modern day behemoth that is the Bundy bear, post-colonial Australians have always had a relationship with the pirate's drink of choice.

If you’re looking to avoid the Bintang singlets and bogans and delve a little deeper, here is our jam packed list of everything you need to do before you get your sunburnt ass on-board your flight out of Denpasar.

You can enjoy a giant inflatable water slide, Aperol Spritz sessions, Ballarat Beer Festival, Mud Up Day and Friday night beats at the NGV, just to name a few!

Are your dignified New Year’s resolutions still intact? That’s very impressive. You probably shouldn’t read this. 

Adelphi Hotel’s rooftop will be host to Melbourne’s best poolside party for the second year in a row.

Here are the best gigs in Melbourne this week with tickets still available, as well as upcoming gigs on sale now. Let's kick off 2016 in style!

There’s no better reason to shake up your routine than the beginning of a new year. It’s the perfect time to set yourself some new goals - whether that’s ditching the distractions and making better use of your time, factoring fitness into your weekly routine, or simply trying something new.

 In an effort to reclaim that festive holiday glow and stay as stress-free as possible, here are 5 ways to relax in Melbourne - from the quick-fix to the deep release.

Get downloading and prepare to clock 2016—with a helping technological hand. 

The festival event of the summer is upon us! Melbourne, welcome The Australian Open Festival – the way to get amongst the tennis season, while also celebrating Melbourne’s food faves and best entertainment.

When you can’t get enough salmon in your life (who can, really?), here are Melbourne’s best salmon dishes for salmon lovers (aka everyone) in no particular order.

Although it looks like the aftermath of The Human Centipede 4: The Centipede's Escape, crunning is a truly ingenious cross between crawling like a king-size baby and running like Bambi without any balance. Get on it.

While prevention is always better than the cure, sometimes the damage is done - and beggars can’t be choosers. Which is why I volunteered myself as a post-party-season guinea pig to test a new beauty treatment that promises to hide the sins of the festive season just past.

Now that the festivities are over (booo!), it’s time to throw ourselves into what will hopefully be an incomprehensibly epic 2016. If you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed about tackling the next 300 days or so, do not fret. We’ve complied a list of handy life hacks to get you through. 

We’ve teamed up with our mates over at YouFoodz and come up with seven tips that’ll keep even the laziest of oafs on track to meet their 2016 health goals.

The striped one is coming - so you'd better be ready for his fashionable presence during VAMFF.

Seeing Eye Dogs Australia has a great childrens program to teach them more about guide dogs - so now is the time to jump for joy that you had a kid (#winning), or suspiciously and suddenly offer to babysit someone else's kids for free (#alsowinning).

Cricket fans, things are about to get tasty.

Here are four trailblazing new workout trends, from the high-adrenaline to the soothing but strengthening, that are worth trying out right now.

If you need a first-week-back ‘break’ already then we have some fantastic ideas for your to-do list. Here are our top 5 picks of things to do in Melbourne this week.

It’s never easy to get back to the nine to five—no matter how much you love your job. 

What once may have been thought of as daggy, or skanky (depending on your hem length of choice) is now being hailed the piece of the moment for the fashion forward.

Happy 2016, Listers! A new year means a new hit-list of incredible things to eat, drink, see, and do in Melbourne. From Melbourne’s cheese meccas to suburban brunch spots, brand new beauty hubs to secret snack bars, here are the top 10 things you should know about this month. How many can you tick off before we hit January 31st?

Keeping your makeup from melting down your face as the humidity rises is a serious art form. But don’t sweat it - to stay fresh-faced after a few (too many) hours of sipping champagne and nibbling on hors d’oeuvres, try your hand at these heat and humidity-proof beauty hacks. 

Avoid the detour on your way from beach to bar, as we've rounded up our top tips to ensure you look polished from beach to bar all summer long.

So Christmas might be done and dusted (except for that tree in the corner of your living room that you still refuse to take down), but there's still plenty of festivity and things to do in Melbourne! Take your pick of the best things to do this weekend. 

Your bod will still be festival-ready with these fun ocean sports that trump any gym sesh. 

There are a couple of new beauty items that have caught our sharp little mascara-coated eyes at The Urban List recently – and you know we love to share (except when it comes to fries). Here are the best must have beauty products that we think you should have in your collection for the new year. And the new you...

We are well and truly in the swing of summer, which means we’re also well and truly in the swing of BBQ season! And let’s be honest, no-one will invite you to their epic BBQ if you’re THAT person who rocks up with a soggy store-bought salad. Yuk. Lucky for you, the girls at This Little Pig Went To Market have got your back with two epic super summer salads. 

WIn the ultimate Bose SoundTouch 10 Wireless Speaker OR Bose Around Ear Wireless Headphones!

If you haven't already ditched the "new year, new me" for rooftop snacks and pop-up bars continue reading with caution and a napkin for your drooling mouth... 

Holidays are created for a magnificent sloth-like existence, complete with overused pyjamas and overheating TVs. So when you’re run out of things to do, here are 20 things to do.

The Australian summer has a few constants. It’s hot. People get sunburnt. The smell of BBQs. And the cricket is on. It’s fun watching cricket on the telly, but it’s even more fun to go and watch it live. When you’re at the game, there’s so much more going on than just, well … cricket. Here are 13 reasons heading to a one-day international this summer tops just about everything.

Well there’s no turning back now, we’re in 2016 whether you like it or not. Here are our top 5 picks of things to do in Melbourne this week.

Look no further than these books for your 2016 break.

Besides looking like the perfect summer drink, the Aperol Spritz also tastes like the perfect summer drink. Here's where to get it. 

Our resident astrologer has spent the last 11 days lying on his back all night staring at the sky, then pouring over ancient charts all day in order to bring you his predictions for the year ahead. ‘Predictions’ may be too weak a word, as this is basically a highly scientific foretelling which is true to within 98.4% accuracy.

While tonight’s New Year's Eve party may not live up to expectations, 2016 will definitely make up for it when it comes to what you will be eating, wearing, buying and watching.

If you're ushering in 2016 as the official party planner of a coveted big bash, there's no room to get this one wrong gurl! A NYE party is a make or break for your hostess rep - but luckily Emma Rosen, Director of Party Affairs, has some easy tips to make sure your 2016 doesn't start with a flop. 

From million dollar fit outs to beach-side hangouts, from celebrity chef openings to novelty concepts, 2015 was huge in the Australian and New Zealand restaurant scene.

From pizza to Pad Thai, ceviche to curry, Dubai is nothing short of a paradise for foodies. You’ll no doubt munch your way through the city’s diverse (and delicious) culinary offerings, but there’s one cuisine that deserves more attention than the others—Middle Eastern.

Dubai: it’s one of those places you have to see to believe. From indoor ski slopes to dancing fountains, extravagant brunches and local street eats, beachside cocktails and vertical waterslides, there is so much to eat, see and do in this desert metropolis.

Everyone knows you should stay out of the scorching Aussie sun in the middle of the day... making it the perfect time to binge-watch some TV shows. 

Take your chubby festive fingers from that keyboard, here are our top 5 picks of things to do in Melbourne this week.

It’s the dream of every young girl to one day graduate from candy necklaces to the rare-metal variety. 

Get ready for a more delicious holiday with these epic cocktail recipes.

Christmas has come and gone and what have you got left to show for it? An extra roll on the belly, a rubbish bin full of ripped paper and about 2 kilograms of leftover ham on the bone.

I’m not going to tell you fab people not to toast various glasses of bubbles this festive season and indulge in all the good things…because that would be cruel and this is the season to be kind. Festive fun only comes around once a year so heck yes, let’s make the most of it! On the flipside, there are ways to balance the bod so we don’t all waddle into January. Aside from busting out of our bikinis or boardshorts, festive fatigue is something that can hit us without warning and send us crying into our egg nog.

It's the ho-ho-holidays, Listers! Here are some incredible things to do in Melbourne over this very festive weekend - from art to food with some sporting action in between!

Summer is off to a roaring start with some thermometer-bursting (not to mention record-breaking) days and nights. There has never been a better time to scope out Melbourne’s top ice creameries, gelaterias and fro-yo haunts. 

Here are the best gigs in Melbourne this holiday season with tickets still available, as well as upcoming gigs on sale now. See you at the bar?

Wouldn’t life be grand if you could jet off every time you felt a Francophilic whim for the wines, cheeses, clothes and culture of France: the fabled land of baguettes and Breton stripes?

Listers: Whether you’ve been put on cheeseboard duty or elected shortbread queen this year, here are the last minute festive recipes you need this Christmas.

May we present Pack Hack: 12 things you need in your carry-on. Because life's too short to worry about being completely organised.

Christmas. Aside from the obligatory ham, the heatwaves generally have us reaching for the sides and salads with equal if not more enthusiasm. And this one fits the bill.

Candles are great. They smell nice, look pretty and tickle our inner fire-bug by letting us play with the hot stuff indoors. They’ve also become the go-to gift for anyone celebrating anything at all—weddings, babies, birthdays, a new haircut or winning $3 on a scratchie.

Luckily for you, some of Melbourne’s best cafes and restaurants actually don’t mind the grumpy, red-eyed demons that come trudging in on New Years Day. On the day dedicated to poorly planned resolutions and 24-hour regret, nurse your New Years Day hangover in style this year. 

Just when you thought we were done for the year, Melbourne's foodie scene has had a new burst of exciting openings.  Some are second openings of existing favourites, and others are brand spankin' newies. Either way, you'll want to work your way through these during those long summer nights... 

While Melbourne’s Tullamarine airport hasn’t always been a noteworthy culinary destination, they’ve certainly raised their game and aimed sky high in recent years. We take a look at the best pre-flight meals on offer.

As there's no way to include every beloved local joint in Footscray here without us getting very happy and very fat - think of the below picks as the best African restaurants in Melbourne for beginners.

 There's no better gift than a tasty little something made with love. Naw.

With the galaxy far, far too excited about the recent release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the traditional Boxing Day movie bonanza has stiff competition for bums on seats this year.

Christmas is literally so close we can almost taste it... However, Melbourne is still moving in full swing in the lead up to the big day. This week practice your aim at Howler’s Mini Golf-O-Rama, grab a drink at Semi-Permanent on closing night, or escape into Jess Johnson’s altered reality at the NGV.

The crush of everyone’s holiday plans, Noosa is a notoriously sexy location. She’s that smouldering little minx who knows how to play hard to get, as anyone who’s ever braved the weekend traffic will know, and becomes more and more enticing every summer.

Well my cynical and sceptical friends, Christmas has come a little early this year in the form of one very handsome (too hot to trot with his reindeers) Canadian.

In the true spirit of giving, the Howler team are dusting off their mini golf putters and busting them out this December! 

Here are some of the best green tea dishes in town, so you can make matcha ado about nothing (#sorrynotsorry).

Whatever you get up to this summer, there’s bound to be a BBQ somewhere in the mix – so grab your tongs, slap on some Stingose and make sure you’ve got some of these other epic items for the ultimate Aussie summer break.

When you’re staring down the barrel of a hangover from hell, don’t, under any circumstances, reach for the take out menu—you won’t find anything good for your bod there.

If you're not sure where mingle with other singles, we’ve got a few trusty hotspots that are sure to help you out. 

When it comes to pushing the boundaries of our weekly brunch indulgence, there’s one café that keeps cropping up on our must-eat lists, time and time again. Fitzroy café and roastery, Industry Beans, continually surprises us with its creativity. If it’s not coffee caviar that we’re chowing down on, it’s truffle foam that we’d happily devour with a spoon. And the famous Fitzroy eatery’s latest dish – Summer on a Plate – has, yet again, set our tastebuds tingling.

From our favourite cheese specialists to bars with excellent grazing menus, here is where you get Melbourne’s best cheese-focussed antipasto boards. Merry Cheesemas!

So you booked 2 weeks at the beach, but then you went and got blisteringly sunburnt on the very first day leaving with you with little choice but to avoid the beach, the sun and the water until further notice? Good one.

We’ve partnered with Bose to bring you the summer playlists from some of Australia’s coolest kids: the sisters behind Sydney fashion label Macgraw, world beating electronica band mates Atlas Bound, and kick ass Judo Black Belt, Diego Barreto.

To make sure you see in 2016 in the best possible style, we’ve rounded up the best restaurants for NewYear’s Eve in Melbourne - ensuring that you won’t go hungry on December 31st!

There have been some articles that have seriously sent you guys into a frenzy this year - so if you’re looking to round out 2015 with something a little special, there’s plenty of love to go around in our top articles for 2015. 

Yes, you’ve left it somewhat late in the year to get organised - but, never fear, we’re here to save your Christmas cheer (and all that time burning the turkey...) 

Your squad goals are strong, your patience for a brunch table knows no bounds, and we find your reluctance to venture North a bit cute. We’re an observant bunch so have made a (tounge-in-cheek) list of all your most prominent quirks. 

Irish cuisine conjures up images of cosy pubs, warming pies, and heady pints of Guinness—it’s the ultimate comfort food, and sure to cure any hunger pain, no matter how intense.

Melbourne! With the festive season now in full force our city is chockers with events this weekend. From the Luna Park summer season to outdoor cinemas, and late-night eats to twilight events, these are the best things to do in Melbourne this week.

Here's a few of our favourite places to find cocktails to share with a bunch of old friends - or indeed help you make new ones.

You probably already know Saké as a top-notch Japanese restaurant, and purveyors of all things delicious Japanese eats - but it’s Saké’s bar offering that really sets it apart.

Listers, imagine a world. Imagine a world in which Melbourne was recognised for both its greatness and its truly terrible characteristics. A world in which Vue de Monde and Frankston are uttered in the same sentence. A world in which Mister G and Gina Rinehart are friends. Listers, imagine a world in which MELBOURNE HAS ITS OWN SET OF CARDS AGAINST HUMANITY.

Skip the city-dwelling as Melbourne heats up, and split the cost of a Car Next Door between you and your mates instead. It’s time for a road trip!

In the spirit of spreading a little holiday cheer, we’ve ranked all your alcohol options in order of healthiness. Mainly because no one actually likes the taste of a vodka soda.

If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to fly, have a secret dream of running away to the circus, or are just sick of slogging it out at the gym, trapeze could be right up your alley. 

Basically, my hairdresser is more like a frenemy. Sometimes, I think she wants me to (hair) fail.

Dublin is a city with an incredibly infectious culture that embraces the arts, food and drink, and ‘great craic’ (that’s local speak for having a good time with your mates)

In celebration of official festive film season, we pitted two Listers against each other to argue the virtues of two Christmas movie heavyweights, Home Alone versus Love Actually!

Not all smoothies are made equal. Some we enjoy because they’re straight out delicious, and sometimes we need them to serve an actual purpose – like help us hit our 5-a-day goals, or to get our militant PT off our back about indulging in too many wines this week...

You know what they say – everything in moderation, including maturity. We’ve rounded up the best activities in Melbourne to help you rediscover the child within and temporarily forget about tax returns, car trouble and health insurance.

No longer simply considered to be late night alcohol mops, the good old souvlaki has lifted its game and dare we say it, gotten a little bit fancy. We’ve found everything from soft shell crab to pulled pork to satisfy your late night (or early morning) needs.

Glitter Roots is the hair trend that has definitely won 2015 - and we have the down-low on how you can do your own. An easy trick to cover up dirty roots when you’re feeling particularly lazy, or a gloriously childish way to celebrate the merry season (your mum will never order you to get more involved in Christmas again ever), here’s how you can DIY glitter roots. 

If you’re anything like me, New Year’s resolutions are a necessary evil. Sure, you’ve been aware that cutting back on sugar has been on your ‘to-do’ list since July, and that you had committed to going for a run at least three times a week since all your mates ran the Melbourne Marathon back in October, but it takes the advent of December 31st for you to actually step up to the challenge.

Melbourne probably has its fair share of ice cream per capita. From fruity gelato to icy popsicles, and decadent ice cream to vegan-friendly froyo, you might have thought this city was nearly done with creamy iced creations. Oh how wrong you are, my uninitiated friend. 

Would you go and watch cinema by moonlight in a cemetery? What about a jazz session? A cooking demonstration? Well, these are just the kind of weird and wonderful experiences that Springvale Botanical Cemetery are offering Melburnians.

Here are our 38 ways to tell if you're having the most Melbourne Christmas ever - and if you haven't achieved at least a 50% pass, maybe it's time to step up your dedication to this fair city?

Are you feeling the end of year slump kicking in? Well, Melbourne has some awesome experiences to keep you entertained and energised this week! A Pork and Pinot Night at South Society, self-explanatory Makin’ Bacon workshops, a Wizard of Oz screening at QV, funky beats at NGV Friday Nights and the Collins234 Boutique Christmas. Here are our 5 awesome things to do in Melbourne this week.

You probably have an idealised image of how this year’s work Christmas party will go…

Puppy picture specialist Dog Photog is popping up in Melbourne for two days only – so you can get the perfect portrait of your favourite doggy pal this year!  

This summer, the beauty world will be taken by storm by none other than the freckle pencil! 

For days when a chlorinated, crowded pool just won’t cut it, escape to Melbourne’s best rivers, lakes and beaches to swim your summer-lovin’ heart out.

We’ve teamed up with the cheese experts at Castello to bring you seven damn tasty cheese hacks for Christmas, so you can basically have cheese on everything. Merry Christmas indeed!

Whether you’re after a crisp cold beer or a creative cocktail, here are Melbourne’s summertime hotspots for a beverage or two.

While no one can dispute the effervescent joys awaiting a Queensland holiday on the Gold Coast, we’re here to represent the flourishing Sunshine Coast and all it has to offer. Check out this handy roadmap of things to do in Noosa and embark on a jaunt into the sprawling, salty wilderness of the Sunshine Coast and beyond.

When it comes to buying for the dudes in your life, picking the right gift can be tricky. A toolkit? A drone? Another pair of god-awful socks? Luckily for you, dear Lister, we’ve rounded up a fantastic selection of men’s gifts, from the thrifty to the bank-breakingly expensive. Looking to buy for a guy this season? Read on for some of the best men’s gifts in Melbourne.

Just when you thought Melbourne’s wild (and somewhat troubling) love for freakshakes was wavering, one of Richmond’s favourite drinking venues whip out their big boozy guns.

We knew there was a LOT of amazing food at South Melbourne - but we may have underestimated just how much. 

We think there is nothing better than falling back into a deckchair under the stars, indulging in delicious treats, and watching a classic flick. So we have put together a list of the top 5 movies that we NEED to see this summer at the QV Outdoor Cinema.

Whether it rains, hails or shines – it’s time again for the Meredith Music Festival. One of Melbourne’s favourite outdoor music festivals is running from the 11-13 December, and if you were lucky enough to snag yourself some highly sought after tickets (don’t flash them in the streets ‘cause people can - and will - use nails), there are some things you should really, really know.

Christmas and New Years is just around the corner - and as usual, they’re bringing a flood of festive party invites to seriously block up your calendar. In preparation for the party-filled weeks ahead, here are the best seven pre-party beauty tips you absolutely cannot do without this summer! 

Pintxos, tapas, raciones, charcuterie, sangria, vino; whatever it is, if it’s about food, drink and the good times, you can guarantee, the Spanish have it locked down.

With openair cinemas, sustainable foodie event Festival21, Andy Warhol meets Ai Weiwei and loads of market love, we're in for a hell of a weekend, peeps! Here are our top picks of what to get up to this weekend in Melbourne.

The Mr G Summer Heights High Sing Along is coming to the Melbourne Comedy Theatre in April 2016, and tickets are already selling out! That’s right – you can belt out songs from Mr G The Musical with your bestest buddies (the ones that won’t sulk about spending Saturday night without any pick-up prospects, that is).

Nothing beats a long, cool drink on a hot summer’s day – especially when that drink has been earned after a bit of pedalling first. So why not get some fresh air on a bike this season, and reward yourself at one of these top spots for a post-pedal tipple?

We popped down to Sake Restaurant and Bar where the chefs showed us how to whip up a Peach Umeshu-Momo - AKA the most delicious dessert you've ever eaten.

Here are the best gigs in Melbourne this week with tickets still available, as well as upcoming gigs on sale now. See you at the bar?

Pub fare doesn’t get much more traditional than a faithful parmigiana covered in Napoli sauce, ham, and plenty of cheese. The parma is a pub classic that is not often tampered with, however some venues across Melbourne are getting a little bold with their toppings, and the results range from the bizarre to the truly terrific.

We’ve made an extensive list of luxe-to-less stuff that you should consider if you’re struggling for ideas for what to get your sister, closest gal-pal, or the special lady in your life.

You've worked super hard all year. It's time for a well-deserved break. And lucky for you, our pals at The Royal Mail Hotel are giving you the chance to win the ultimate night away in the Grampians. 

Hola, Spain! You had us at too-good tapas, endless sangria, fiestas (followed by the requisite siestas), stunning architecture, inspiring landscapes and la buena vida. So many amazing things to do jam-packed into one little country.

The dreaded Kris Kringle tradition means being forced to buy a present for someone you may or may not know or like, and keeping it under $20. As if it wasn't impossible already! Don’t worry, we have you covered: Here’s a list of 47 Kris Kringle ideas for under $20.

We’ve partnered with Bankwest to find the best festive events happening around town this month. What are you waiting for? Head to these awesome events while you can (and get started on that Christmas shopping list!). 

Here's our low-down on where you can take your four-legged friend this summer, if you’re lucky enough to have one. And if you’re not, well, now you have even more places to go to fill the dog-shaped hole in your heart. Winning.

Melbourne’s foodie scene can be delightful and wonderful - and a whole lot of other positive adjectives - but it's hardly budget-friendly. All those beers, brunches and baked goods can add up alarmingly quickly, and before you know it there’s a giant burger-sized hole in your monthly salary.

Some things just go together, like PB and jelly, and Posh and Becks - so this year we’ve teamed up with MINI to bring you, our discerning readers and drivers, our fortnightly MINI Fave 5 series: The must-try guide to Melbourne, celebrating the launch of the new MINI 5-door hatch!

2015 is almost finished, but we’ve got the scoop on all the shiny new things to check out this December in Melbourne! The city is brimming with fresh digs and events, so grab your mates and set the dates – we’re sending the year off with a bang.

We've quantified all the reasons The Summer Night Market is the MOST Melbourne thing you’ll do this summer. And they mostly involve food.

Back in April, we reported on the amazing news that the satirical musical was on its way, and we have finally arrived at that day kids. 

It’s been quite a year of new openings, new dishes, and ALL of the chicken ribs. From new spins on breakfast classics to delightfully strange dessert flavours, we’ve rounded up 45 of Melbourne’s best 2015 dishes.

Because everyone loves a good cringe story, we’ve teamed up with Skip App, the order-ahead coffee app for some of the best cafes in Melbourne, to tell you just what is going on in the head of your friendly barista.

There’s plenty out there to accommodate the gluten free crowd, but what about us dairy free diners? Fear not, sweet-tooths, we’ve rounded up a list of Melbourne’s best dairy free desserts for you to devour.

As we begin to wind down for the festive season, Melbourne has done quite the opposite. There’s a copperplate calligraphy course for greeting card lovers, Queen Victoria Summer Night Market, Lady Carolina at the Bureau Festival, last-minute Christmas shopping at CoBrew, and the upcoming Willo Markets.

It’s all happening in December: From the hottest events to some top-notch eatery openings, we’ve got our finger on the pulse of what’s trending in Melbourne so that you don’t have to. Here’s everything that’s on our radar for November - which ones have you pencilled in the diary?

This Saturday 5 December between 12pm to 1pm, head into the Chapel Street Topshop store for all the free doughnuts you can carry! DoughnutTime will be giving away freebies for an hour only... so get your skates on.

Now the only complaint we have with the Gold Coast scene is that we can barely keep up with all the new wine bars, cafes and stellar restaurants on offer.

It’s Christmas time, time to take the stuffing up a notch or seven. From nutella and doughnuts to fried chicken and waffles, Melbourne has combined things that would maybe definitely be considered unacceptable in most other states. But Christmas calls for bigger and better things – things like Turduckens and Piecakens - so here are the best edible things stuffed inside other edible things. 

We headed to Box Hill, home of some of Melbourne’s best Chinese, Taiwanese, Japanese and Asian-inspired cuisine, to check out some incredible tiny eateries, delicious dumplings and market finds.

From gift buying to Christmas parties, the festive season can be a slightly stressful time of the year for some (read: all). Here to help you are the best Melbourne caterers for Christmas. Who needs elves when you’ve got cooks like these?

Dinosaur lovers, film nerds, and all Melburnians who are not appropriately excited for this rooooaring event - our little city has scored the blockbuster exhibition of Jurassic World!

Melbourne’s north-west (think the Essendon, Ascot Vale, and Moonee Ponds area) is heaving with some of the best cafes we’ve stumbled across in a while. Here are our top 10 picks.

Making Chia Pudding is kind of like doing magic. Add milk and a touch of sweetener to these tiny little seeds and voila, before you appears a big bowl of creamy pudding. Pudding that’s jam-packed with antioxidants, fibre, protein and healthy fats. Top that off with fresh summer fruit and coconut, and you have yourself the perfect healthy summer snack.

From The City Lane, creators of the successful Nutella pop up, comes the beautiful marriage of ice-cream and donuts into the sweet, sweet sandwich of your dreams: And this one's delivering beer pairing to boot.

For the first time ever, fast food giant Jollibee is coming to Australia! And they ain’t just bringing burgers to the party. Known for serving ‘Americanised Filipino’ food, their menu is admirably creative and courageously diverse.    

Open air cinemas, Christmas-themed events, Melbourne’s Big Design Market, film festivals, and the world's longest street water slide. It’s a cracking weekend ahead, Listers! Here are our top picks of what to get up to this weekend in Melbourne.

Here are the best gigs in Melbourne this week, as well as upcoming gigs on sale now. See you at the bar?

It's no secret that we're BIG cocktail drinkers, so when the legends at Saké Rastaurant and Bar offered to show us how to make the best, most epic, and delicious Japanese cocktail that we've ever clapped eyes on, we knew we had to share it with you all. 

One of Australia’s best doughnut stores is popping up in Topshop on Chapel Street TODAY (that’s capitalised because we’re screaming, Listers), so you need to cancel your afternoon plans. Right now. 

Melbourne summer means (supposedly) less rain, more sunshine and longer, sand-filled days. It's the season when hay fever sufferers and Melburnians with poor auto-immune systems gather in the light, soak up the sun, and leave their dark and dodgy takeaway joints behind. Here are Melbourne’s best cheap summer-friendly eats. 

The art of hosting the dream dinner party is a difficult skill to hone, but once you nail it, it’s the life skill that just keeps on giving. While we’re usually all about the food, there are a tonne of tiny touches that come together to make for a memorable evening. We’ve dusted off our table linens and polished up on our aperitivo skills to bring you the ultimate dinner party tips - the Italian way…

We love a good ho ho holiday, but there are more than a few downsides to festive frolicking on our golden shores. Those northern hemisphere folk think they’ve got it rough with all that snow/rain/sleet/below zero temps come Christmas time, but try sweltering humidity and attempting to roast a turkey on a BBQ! It’s enough to turn you veggo.

A hilarious new YouTube series in the vein of the Katering Klassic, called Cooking With Julie: From latent mother issues, to comparing making dipped strawberries to marital infidelity, Julie is the home cook that we all are... at home on a Friday night alone, red wine in hand. 

From the guy who brought us Melbourne burger musts Grand Trailer Park Taverna, Truck Stop Deluxe, and Easey’s comes the next instalment in the America-meets-Melbourne burger craze.

Melbourne, what a year it’s been. You’ve surprised us with your rooftop train carriage burger bars, delighted us with cocktails that look more like chemistry experiments than drinks, and well and truly bamboozled us with degustations that number their courses in the high teens. Hell, if we were asked to pick only one as the best restaurant in Melbourne (or café, or bar for that matter), we would be well utterly stumped.

Every once in a while I see something that restores my faith in humanity - like the time I found out Liam Hemsworth was single, or any animal video ever made - but nothing compares to discovering cheese can be classed as healthy, and is a great option for a post exercise snack. Cheese lovers everywhere rejoice, there is a God.

Melbourne’s got a lot going for it—hey, it’s not the most liveable city in the world for nothing! While we’re usually pretty up on our Melbourne knowledge, here are 10 epic facts that’ll have you re-discovering our amazing city. Kapow!

From caffeine loading and vineyard hopping to rooftop drinking and market feasting, there are plenty of things to do in the wonderful Kiwi capital of Wellington.

Cruising around on a brand new set of wheels is pretty much the best way to explore the city on a sunny day - and what better way to cycle into summer than with a mate on a pair of awesome new vintage bicycles? We’re giving away TWO amazing Reid Cycles Vintage Bikes complete with basket kits to a lucky Lister.

Drawing inspiration from a trend that’s taken London and New York City by storm, Windsor favourite Saigon Sally is bringing Melbourne a new spin on the Bottomless Brunch. 

Everyone loves a good life hack these days. They are like little secret cheats to get through your day without having to try as hard.

It’s been quite a year Melburnians, but the party’s just getting started! December kicks off with QV’s new outdoor cinema, a hilariously awkward Xmas portraits pop-up, some K-pop action at the Queen Vic Market, and the city’s epic Big Design Market. Here are our top 5 picks of things to do this week in Melbourne.

Let’s be real, nachos are damn messy. Rather than seeing this as a bad thing, we at The Urban List encourage rolling up your sleeves and indulging in a meal that’s both delicious and a little chaotic. So rustle up your mates and check out one of these fine establishments!

We followed Jimmy’s Burgers and his stomach around for a week to see just what a man like him consumes. Spoiler alert: it’s a lot.

Pork liver and jasmine, chocolate and caviar, cottage cheese and potato chips… we’ve succumbed to the siren call of salted caramel and don’t even bat an eyelid when we see bacon added to everything. In tribute to the flavour pairing trend, here are some of our favourite weird combinations at Melbourne cafes and restaurants.

Yep, you can now order Messina literally whenever you want- and you don't even have to wait in line. The good folks at Suppertime are the delightful wizards who will now fly you your gelato within around 10 minutes - including daily specials, yay! - like an uber-fast Harry Potter for dessert lovers.

Most people have a favourite alcoholic beverage they inevitably end up drinking on a night out (or a night in). You may think you make your choice of what to drink because you like the taste of it, or it was on special at Liquor Land, but in reality, there are a whole host of psychological and historical factors at play in the decision. Below we reveal what your preferred tipple actually reveals about you.

The festive season can be the best of times (think eating, presents and Christmas parties) and the worst of times (think the food baby, bad presents and.. well, Christmas parties.) So it’s unsurprising that we’re often left wondering where on earth we’re going to go for some festive vibes and fine food. 

There’s a lot to love about Melbourne’s beloved hipster central. If you happen to be lucky enough to live Northside, or spend a considerable amount of time in that neck of the woods, a few of these are sure to sound familiar. 

Melbourne, winter is around the corner—and do you what that means? A freaking hot tub cinema!

Success is a mindset; if you want it, you have to work for it.

The home of pasta. The birth place of pizza. Only in Italy can you indulge in regular carb binges and still feel classy.

A little like Halloween, Thanksgiving hasn’t completely caught on down under as yet, so surprisingly few of our favourite US-style eateries are laying on anything specific for the holiday - but we’ve done the hard yards for you, rounding up the brave and the bold that are. Here are our best Thanksgiving feasts in Melbourne!

Here’s our ode to the foods of the 90s we wish would come back into our lives.

Listers, the big O is headed down under and gosh darn it, are we excited. The life advice! The teary confessionals! The summer book recommendations! Have you got your tickets to worship at the throne of Ms. Winfrey?! If not, don’t fret, because we’ve rounded up all of the places you’ll find Oprah Winfrey in Melbourne. 

When it comes to finding the best restaurants in Melbourne, the best people to ask are often those in the kitchen. We caught up with one of Australia’s leading young chefs, Damien Neylon, who just so happens to be the sous chef at award-winning progressive restaurant Brae, to talk espressos, lobster rolls and tinnies of Moritz.

Is there a breakfast more favoured by Melburnians than smashed avocado on toast? Avocado as a breakfast food is just like a little black dress – it goes with just about anything.

Although it might be your last chance to get in on the Night Noodle Market action and Stir Fryday, it’s also time to welcome Melbourne’s first ever gin festival, and the Ben & Jerry’s Open Air Cinemas! Dapper gents, it’s time to get to Prahran Town Hall for a feast of all things gentlemanly, and sweet tooths unite for the Good Food Month’s Sweetfest. It’s one hell of a weekend ahead!

Prayers answered, people. All time breakfast (and let’s be real, lunch and dinner) love-of-our-life, bacon, is now available for home delivery thanks to Melbourne bacon subscription service, Tervey.

“Girl, your braids are so cool’, is not really a phrase that most Australian’s would be familiar with.3

SBS are totally on our wavelength, so they are set to unleash a new documentary series tonight called ‘Kebab Kings’, that you are probably about to make a cameo in. #FMIF!

We’ve teamed up with the good folk at Saké Restaurant and Bar, who are the masters of all things Japanese eats, to bring you a series of Epic ‘How To’ videos. Take a look at this step-by-step guide to making delicious, inside-out sushi that’s totally dinner party worthy.

The Royal Croquet Club is set to kick off another summer season at Melbourne's Birrarung Marr this December! Starting on 10 December 2015 for a very brief 10 days only, you'll be able to knock a ball around with a drink in hand, as well as take in some great music, fun performing arts, and delicious food.

Melbourne is the land of awesome coffee, AFL, indecisive weather, and the dreaded Myki. While we may express the occasional frustration, on the whole this city is pretty awesome - so here are 50 things that we have uttered in and around Melbourne lately... and we're assuming you have too.

Pizza is a fine art: Burn the crust and you’re going to raise a few eyebrows, an under-cooked base and you’ve got a full-blown food disaster on your hands. When it comes to finding the best pizza in Australia, we tracked down the man behind a restaurant that’s become synonymous with the most authentic oven-cooked delights in the country.

Fine diving. It’s a thing. In fact – we’re calling it now – it’s going to be the next big restaurant trend. So what exactly is it? Well, it’s what happens when fine dining meets a dive bar, and has an ironic lovechild.

Global phenomenon, Diner en Blanc, will return to Melbourne in 2016 - and we have all the details on how to get your ticket to the secret dinner!

Here in Melbourne, we love our food trucks. And now we get to welcome another food truck park to the city with Hawthorn’s new Auburn Early Bird Brunch Truck Park!

Italians: infamous for their love of food and fiery passion for basically everything. From pizza to pasta, architecture and art, seasides and shopping, there isn’t a nook nor cranny of this beautiful country that doesn’t make you want to pack up your things and make La Dolce Vita en Italia. 

What if you could eat your way to a svelte, strong and toned bod’ (with a little light exercise) thrown in, with the added bonus of not even lifting a finger to make said food? That sounds like heaven to us.